Endometriosis of the Appendix

Jin Hyung Lee, Nae Kyeong Park
In: Soonchunhyang Medical Science · 2013 · vol. 19(1) , pp. 23–25 · doi:10.15746/sms.13.005 · W2130682194
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This case report describes appendiceal endometriosis, an extragonadal form of the condition that mimics appendicitis and is diagnosed postoperatively.

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Endometriosis is a well-recognized gynecological condition in the reproductive age group. Endometriosis of the appendix is an entity of extragonadal endometriosis. The incidence of appendiceal endometriosis is lower than 1% among pathologies of pelvic endometriosis. Women can present with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis or chronic pelvic pain. Diagnosis can be made only after a histopathological examination following the operation. We report here a case of appendiceal endometriosis, which were operated on for a prediagnosis of acute appendicitis, but postoperatively diagnosed as appendiceal endometriosis.

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